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Compares treatment options for Liver Neoplasms
Official title Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia for Open Liver Resection
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07642336
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Background: Open liver resection is associated with severe postoperative pain. While thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is considered the gold standard for pain control, its clinical application is often limited by postoperative coagulation profile derangement, which increases the risk of epidural hematoma.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- \ Patients aged between 18 and 80 years old.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I to III.
- Scheduled to undergo elective open liver resection (open hepatectomy).
- Patient provides written informed consent to participate in the study.
You likely can't join if
- Severe coagulation profile derangement prior to surgery (defined as International Normalized Ratio [INR] \> 1.5 or 2.0, or Platelet count [PLT] \< 50...
- Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C).
- Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD GOLD stage III-IV).
- Severe cardiac dysfunction with an ejection fraction (EF) \< 35%.
- Severe obesity with a Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m².
- Localized infection at the planned puncture/needle insertion site.
See the full eligibility criteria
- \ Patients aged between 18 and 80 years old.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I to III.
- Scheduled to undergo elective open liver resection (open hepatectomy).
- Patient provides written informed consent to participate in the study.
- Severe coagulation profile derangement prior to surgery (defined as International Normalized Ratio [INR] \> 1.5 or 2.0, or Platelet count [PLT] \< 50 G/L or 100 G/L).
- Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C).
- Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD GOLD stage III-IV).
- Severe cardiac dysfunction with an ejection fraction (EF) \< 35%.
- Severe obesity with a Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m².
- Localized infection at the planned puncture/needle insertion site.
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics (e.g., Ropivacaine) or opioids (e.g., Morphine).
- Pregnancy or current lactation.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hà Nội, Kim Lien, Vietnam
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hà Nội, Kim Lien, Vietnam. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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